Dong Joo escapes from the palace and moves alone to kill the King. Meanwhile, Nok Du escorts the King to his way to the shrines. One night, the King offers a drink to Nok Du. He honestly shares his true feelings of loss in never being loved by his own father.

Dong Joo and Nok Du share their honest feelings toward each other. They promise to be together despite their complicated family history. Nok Du takes off to fight against the revolt led by Grand Prince Neungyang. Nok Du stands in front of the whole army and makes it known he's the son the King abandoned.